The annual chrysanthemum show kicked off at Zhongshan Park in Shinan district, Qingdao on Oct 16 and will last for one month. At the show, a great variety of chrysanthemums are being showcased, offering visitors the opportunity to take fabulous pictures.

In addition, autumn has brought beautiful scenery to the park, with colorful leaves and flowers creating astonishing vistas.

Among all the chrysanthemums, Bracteantha bracteata undoubtedly is the one that catches the most eyeballs. The flower has a blended rainbow of colors and a strong scent. [Photo/Guanhai News]

Huaxi Valley at Zhongshan Park is a must-go place for showgoers as the flowers bloom in dazzling colors in the late autumn breeze. [Photo/Weibo account: fengyizushi]

Autumn is not only a prime season to admire flowers, but also a time of harvesting. Eating persimmons is viewed as a form of good fortune because of their auspicious meaning. Visitors as well as fruit-loving birds are drawn to Zhongshan Park's persimmon trees in the autumn. [Photo/News website of Qingdao University]

Osmanthuses are tiny little flowers that blossom in clusters. Besides Zhongshan Park, visitors can also visit places such as Zhengyangguan Road to enjoy the beauty and refreshing smell of osmanthuses. Thanks to the strong and rare fragrance, the osmanthus is widely included in the ingredients in many porridges, perfumes and wines. [Photo/Guanhai News]